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Spring Fling Wheeled Thing. Submitted photo

Spring Fling Wheeled Thing. Submitted photo

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In pictures: Spring fling wheeled thing

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Friends of Fernandina Skate Park held the inaugural Spring Fling Wheeled Thing Saturday at the Main Beach skate-park, with music, food trucks and fun for all.
Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo

Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo

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In pictures: Running wild at Wildlight

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wildlight’s Run Wild 5K and Fun Run welcomed more than 500 runners on March 11 for the inaugural race, hosted by 1st Place Sports. The scenic route led participants, ages 2-83, through the neighborhoods of the Wildlight community, showcasing trails and surrounded by nature.
First-place winners in the Federation Pétanque USA Southeast Regional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12 were Raymond Nielsen and Erica Nielsen, and secondplace finishers were Gary Montgomery and Tina Lamas, pictured from left. Submitted photo

First-place winners in the Federation Pétanque USA Southeast Regional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12 were Raymond Nielsen and Erica Nielsen, and secondplace finishers were Gary Montgomery and Tina Lamas, pictured from left. Submitted photo

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Regional mixed doubles event held

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Amelia Island Boules Club hosted the Federation Pétanque USA SoutheastRegional Mixed Doubles Tournament on March 12. Theevent was well attended, with 64 players making up 32 teams.
The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0. Submitted photo

The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0. Submitted photo

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LADY PIRATES BACK IN ACTION

Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School softball team traveled to Bishop Snyder Monday after a hiatus for the spring break holiday. The FBHS Lady Pirates (6-3) walloped Bishop Snyder 18-0.
The host Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau High School baseball teams in action during the 39th annual Diamond Classic at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The host Fernandina Beach High School and West Nassau High School baseball teams in action during the 39th annual Diamond Classic at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Pirates 3-0 in 39th Diamond Classic

Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Pirates went 3-0 during the 39th annual Diamond Classic last week, pushing their record to 11-3. The host Fernandina Beach High School baseball team opened with a win over First Coast on Thursday. The Pirates edged the Buccaneers 7-6. Gage Dickerson and Caden Hartman had two hits apiece.
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1,000 career points for Thompson

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Jye Thompson reached a milestone during his high school basketball career this winter. The Yulee High School senior reached the 1,000 career point mark, and he did it in three seasons. “I had been keeping track,” he said. “The whole goal of this year was to reach 1,000 points.
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team is hosting the 39th annual Diamond Classic this week. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team is hosting the 39th annual Diamond Classic this week. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Diamond Classic in full swing

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team is hosting the 39th annual Diamond Classic this week, with games scheduled today and Saturday. The action kicked off Thursday, when the host FBHS Pirates (7-3) faced First Coast at The Ballpark at Fernandina Beach on Hickory Street.
The Yulee High School weightlifting team hosted Bishop Kenny on Wednesday. The Hornet lifters compete in the Suwannee Invitational March 16. The tournament begins at 4:30 p.m. Photos by Chuck Lewis/special

The Yulee High School weightlifting team hosted Bishop Kenny on Wednesday. The Hornet lifters compete in the Suwannee Invitational March 16. The tournament begins at 4:30 p.m. Photos by Chuck Lewis/special

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In photos: Hornet lifters host Crusaders

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 9, 2023